“Continued efforts are still on course to rescue the kidnapped victims and bring the perpetrators to book,” Sabo said.

He added, “The slain expatriate lady, Miss Faye Mooney, is identified to be a Briton. She was a staff of Mercy Corps Nigeria. Investigation into the incident is in progress.”

The British High Commission in Nigeria also confirmed the killing of the victim in a tweet on Sunday.

It, however, said her next-of-kin has been contacted and condoled with Mooney’s families and friends over the unfortunate incident.

We are aware of the tragic incident involving the death of a British national in Kaduna State on Friday. The next-of-kin has been notified. The British High Commission offers our most profound sympathies and condolences to the families and friends at this difficult time.